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William Harris

Co-Founder / CEO at BIP Wealth in Alpharetta, GA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

William Harris is Co-Founder / CEO of Bip Wealth, LLC, an investment adviser managing $5.29B, and works from its Alpharetta, GA office. William Harris has been registered as an investment adviser representative through BIP Wealth since 19 April 2007, has 21 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 63, Series 8 and Series 65.

21
Years in industry
19
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

William Harris has been Co-Founder / CEO of BIP Wealth since May 2007, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. William Harris holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Bip Wealth, LLC is an Atlanta, GA firm with $5.29B under management, 3,146 clients and 48 advisers across 5 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.

Bill Harris is Co-Founder and CEO of BIP Wealth. He has spent 30+ years in the financial services industry. His prior roles include Managing Director of Private Client Services at Charles Schwab & Co. and Relationship Manager and Business Development Officer at U.S. Trust.

William Harris’ longest registration is the current one, 19 years at BIP Wealth since 2007. Before joining BIP Wealth in 2007, William Harris was registered through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

  1. – · under a year
    Alpharetta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 143208
  2. – present · 19 years
    Alpharetta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 143208
  3. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
    – · 1 year
    Alpharetta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5393

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by BIP Wealth

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

William Harris is registered as an investment adviser representative in Georgia, since April 2007.

  • GeorgiaSince 19 April 2007

Examinations

Series 652 June 2007
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 828 April 1995
Name
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Series 6327 November 1991
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 75 September 1991
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
William Joseph Harris
CRD
2166332
Firm
BIP Wealth · CRD 143208
Role
Co-Founder / CEO
Office
2500 Northwinds Pkwy, Bldg III, Ste 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
October 2005
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does William Harris work?

William Harris has been Co-Founder / CEO of Bip Wealth, LLC since May 2007, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 25 September 2026

Is William Harris a financial advisor?

Yes. William Harris has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia, through BIP Wealth since April 2007.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does William Harris have?

William Harris has 21 years in the financial industry, since October 2005, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has William Harris passed?

William Harris has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 8 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 1991.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did William Harris work before BIP Wealth?

Before BIP Wealth, William Harris was registered through Buckhead Investment Partners, LLC, July 2007 to April 2007; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., March 2003 to September 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is William Harris based?

William Harris’ registered office is in Alpharetta, GA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is William Harris registered with FINRA?

No. William Harris has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is William Harris a CFP?

BIP Wealth lists William Harris with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Bill Harris, CFP® biography, bipwealth.com

How can I verify William Harris’ record?

Search CRD 2166332 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Harris’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at BIP Wealth

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2166332, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Bip Wealth, LLC, filed 25 September 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. BIP Wealth team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.